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When the longing for authentic Pinoy dishes strikes in the U.S., Isla Grand stands ready to transport your taste buds back to the Philippines.

Carmina is traveling to the United States to spend time with her family. My dad planned a family gathering for Mother's Day at their favorite Pinoy restaurant . Since reservations aren’t possible, we arrived an hour early to ensure we could get a table for twelve before everyone else showed up. As my dad approached Isla Grand , the branch we visited in Pleasant Hills, California , the host at the door said they could prepare a table for twelve at five o'clock. Later, the server called my dad's name and guided us to our table. The place was bustling with people enjoying meals and celebrating Mother's Day. On our first visit to Isla Grand, I was captivated by the décor, noticing many native items that gave the place a fancy yet authentic Filipino feel. They usually have a live band, but unfortunately, there was no entertainment the night we went. My family had spoken highly of Isla Grand and encouraged us to try the Filipino dishes we’ve been missing from back home. Lech...

Mashed Potato with Fresh Crabmeat Recipe



For the first time I ate fresh live crab that was bought from Farmer’s Market and my mom had already cooked it up for me.

I had removed all the meat and place in a bowl. I had air fry sliced potato thinking it would eat separate in replace of my rice.

I ended up mixing my potato with crabmeat and found the flavor has been enhanced with a better taste in my tongue.

Next, I know I have discovered a new meal on my own.

Mashed Potato with Fresh Crabmeat Recipe:

Ingredients:
  • 2 – Fresh Cook Crab (remove the meat from shell)
  • 3 – Medium size potato (washed and sliced in the center)
  • Butter (depends on your taste)
  • Air fryer or oven to roast the potato
  • Bowl
  • Fork
Step 1:
  • Place it in the Air Fryer wire pan facing upwards the skin facing down on the rack.
  • I had roasted the potato front and back only taking twenty-five minutes when the top of the potato is brown and cooked I would flip it showing the skin.
Step 2:
  • In a bowl I had melted some butter to add taste to my potato that is not seasoned.
Step 3:
  • Mashed the potato with the skin
  •  Add the butter and crabmeat
  • Mix together
  • Removed the skin on the potato and had set it aside on a separate plate.
Enjoy!

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